As I continue to expand the scope of WM Studios by attaching each project with a creative partner, I wanted to unveil a pair of related projects that I have been working on for a few years. First up, my… Continue Reading →
Along with Genghis Khan, Alexander the Great is seen as the greatest military commander of all time, but having defeated the first global empire in the world, the Persian empire founded by Cyrus the Great, he is the de facto… Continue Reading →
Few aspiring heads of state have more support from their people, but even fewer face an more unlikely path to rule. In recent weeks, you may have seen an increase in interviews with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled crown prince of… Continue Reading →
America will turn 250 years in 2026, how does that stack up with previous empires? Throughout history the average empire has lasted 250 years. The first great world empire – the Achaemenid Persian empire – was founded by Cyrus the… Continue Reading →
As the oldest nation in the world, predating even Egypt and going back to 3200 BC, Iran has a long history, which leads to misconceptions about the history, people, culture & politics. Here are some of the most frequently asked… Continue Reading →
Iran is undergoing a bit of a cultural revolution, fuelled by nostalgia for an era from the past. Before 1979, Iran was a monarchy going back 2500 years. After Cyrus the Great founded the Persian empire, a series of kings… Continue Reading →
Iran’s political dynamics are unique but not totally without comparables Niavaran Palace in Tehran Iran was the residence of the last king Shah Mohammad Reza during the Pahlavi regime. In this video, the visitor says: “Soon the owner of this… Continue Reading →
Iran’s history is rooted in charismatic, visionary leaders who were able to command the attention and loyalty of its people. Today is the birthday of Zarathustra, or Zoroaster or Zartosht, the founder of Zoroastrianism. A religion with one creator but… Continue Reading →
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